Consumer Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Consumer Finance Associate to join its Financial Regulatory practice in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of relevant experience counseling financial institutions and technology providers on federal and state financial laws and regulations.

Duties

• Counsel banks, credit unions, and FinTechs on compliance with financial laws.
• Conduct financial regulatory and state licensing analyses.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and lending documents.
• Advise clients on federal and state commercial and consumer financial regulations.
• Assist with regulatory enforcement investigations and actions.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in financial regulatory practice.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to client service and effective teamwork.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active member in good standing of the Bar in the jurisdiction(s) where admitted.
• Timely admission to the Bar of the state where the hiring office is located.

Skills

• Experience with regulatory interpretation and compliance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement plan.
• Disability and Life insurance.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Backup Care for Dependents.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.